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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR August 2003 August 2003
Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR August 2003 August 2003
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... How to Use the HTML Version of this Manual 1-vii How to Print this Manual 1-viii Chapter 2 Introduction About the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking 2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 2-4 System Requirements ...2-5 What's In the Box? ...2-5 Hardware Description ...2-5 ME103 Wireless Access Point Front Panel 2-6 ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel 2-7 Left Side Primary and Right...
... How to Use the HTML Version of this Manual 1-vii How to Print this Manual 1-viii Chapter 2 Introduction About the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking 2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 2-4 System Requirements ...2-5 What's In the Box? ...2-5 Hardware Description ...2-5 ME103 Wireless Access Point Front Panel 2-6 ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel 2-7 Left Side Primary and Right...
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... in the Appendices, on the Resource CD for the ME103 ProSafe Wireless Access Point, and on the NETGEAR, Inc. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Chapter 1 About This Manual Congratulations on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/docs. Manual Specifications Product Version Product Final Assembly Number Firmware Version Number Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Version 3.0 Release 16 August 2003 Note: Product updates...
... in the Appendices, on the Resource CD for the ME103 ProSafe Wireless Access Point, and on the NETGEAR, Inc. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Chapter 1 About This Manual Congratulations on the NETGEAR web site at www.netgear.com/docs. Manual Specifications Product Version Product Final Assembly Number Firmware Version Number Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Version 3.0 Release 16 August 2003 Note: Product updates...
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.... The notation [Enter] is used for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. 1-vi About This Manual August 2003 DOS file and directory names. Reference Manual for the Enter key and the Return...
.... The notation [Enter] is used for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. 1-vi About This Manual August 2003 DOS file and directory names. Reference Manual for the Enter key and the Return...
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... range of favorite pages in your browser must have to Netgear support. - The Bookmark button bookmarks the currently displayed page in the manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to a PDF version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of the full manual. - Right pane. Reference Manual for easy later retrieval. 2. Toolbar buttons. The PDF button...
... range of favorite pages in your browser must have to Netgear support. - The Bookmark button bookmarks the currently displayed page in the manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to a PDF version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of the full manual. - Right pane. Reference Manual for easy later retrieval. 2. Toolbar buttons. The PDF button...
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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to ...your printer--you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. 1-viii August 2003 About This Manual A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of paper, you were viewing. - Tip: If ... of the chapter you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. • The Full Manual. A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the window. - Click the print icon in...
Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to ...your printer--you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. 1-viii August 2003 About This Manual A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of paper, you were viewing. - Tip: If ... of the chapter you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. • The Full Manual. A new browser window opens showing the PDF version of the window. - Click the print icon in...
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... the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point is included, providing for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. Operates as a Radius client). • WEP support. In this "Master", rather than communicate directly with each other bridge-mode wireless stations must enter the MAC address (physical address) of 802.1x authentication and authorization. • Radius Client Support. Reference Manual...
... the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point is included, providing for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. Operates as a Radius client). • WEP support. In this "Master", rather than communicate directly with each other bridge-mode wireless stations must enter the MAC address (physical address) of 802.1x authentication and authorization. • Radius Client Support. Reference Manual...
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... • Beacon generation • Packet fragmentation and reassembly • Authentication Algorithms (Open System, Shared Key, 802.1x) • Short or long preamble • Roaming among access points on the same subnet Introduction 2-3 August 2003 Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Upgradeable Firmware. Connects to change. • Hidden Mode. Adjustable power output allows more secure or...
... • Beacon generation • Packet fragmentation and reassembly • Authentication Algorithms (Open System, Shared Key, 802.1x) • Short or long preamble • Roaming among access points on the same subnet Introduction 2-3 August 2003 Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Upgradeable Firmware. Connects to change. • Hidden Mode. Adjustable power output allows more secure or...
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.... The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet...
.... The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet...
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... at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. You should contain the following items: • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 800mA) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Quick Installation Guide • Resource CD for the ME103 ProSafe Wireless Access Point Reference Manual for the telephone number of customer support in your area. Hardware Description The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point front and rear...
... at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. You should contain the following items: • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 800mA) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Quick Installation Guide • Resource CD for the ME103 ProSafe Wireless Access Point Reference Manual for the telephone number of customer support in your area. Hardware Description The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point front and rear...
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..., no activity. Reference Manual for a minute before going on steady. Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no Ethernet link detected. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no activity. Note: This LED may blink for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The ME103 Access Point provides three status LEDs. 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point PWR LAN Wireless LAN MODEL ME103 Figure 2-1: ME103 front panel The following...
..., no activity. Reference Manual for a minute before going on steady. Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator Indicates no Ethernet link detected. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no activity. Note: This LED may blink for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The ME103 Access Point provides three status LEDs. 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point PWR LAN Wireless LAN MODEL ME103 Figure 2-1: ME103 front panel The following...
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... primary, and the one on page 5-13 for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel RESET ETHERN ET 5-12V D C Figure 2-2: ME103 rear panel Left Side Primary and Right Side Secondary Detachable Antenna The ME103 provides two detachable antenna. Power Socket This socket connects to...the factory default settings. The one on the left is the secondary. Reference Manual for important information about configuring and positioning the antenna to the ME103 power adapter. Restore to Factory Defaults Button The restore to default button located ...
... primary, and the one on page 5-13 for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel RESET ETHERN ET 5-12V D C Figure 2-2: ME103 rear panel Left Side Primary and Right Side Secondary Detachable Antenna The ME103 provides two detachable antenna. Power Socket This socket connects to...the factory default settings. The one on the left is the secondary. Reference Manual for important information about configuring and positioning the antenna to the ME103 power adapter. Restore to Factory Defaults Button The restore to default button located ...
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...NETGEAR's POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Cat 5 Ethernet cable like the one included with the ME103 limits the distance from large metal surfaces. • If using multiple access points, it takes to 328 feet away. The time it is 5 Channels (for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point... to power an access point in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to reduce interference. Reference Manual for example, use different radio frequency Channels to the ME103. Cabling Requirements The ME103 Access Point connects to establish....
...NETGEAR's POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Cat 5 Ethernet cable like the one included with the ME103 limits the distance from large metal surfaces. • If using multiple access points, it takes to 328 feet away. The time it is 5 Channels (for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point... to power an access point in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to reduce interference. Reference Manual for example, use different radio frequency Channels to the ME103. Cabling Requirements The ME103 Access Point connects to establish....
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....255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server: blank Secondary DNS Server: blank NETGEAR Enabled 11 Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 3-3 Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 see "ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on page 2-7. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Default Factory Settings When you first receive your ME103, the default factory settings will be set as shown below.
....255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server: blank Secondary DNS Server: blank NETGEAR Enabled 11 Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 3-3 Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 see "ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel" on page 2-7. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Default Factory Settings When you first receive your ME103, the default factory settings will be set as shown below.
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... data is fully exposed. • Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). Basic Installation and Configuration 3-4 August 2003 Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Understanding ME103 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can connect. For this chapter. The ME103 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are several ways you disable...
... data is fully exposed. • Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). Basic Installation and Configuration 3-4 August 2003 Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Understanding ME103 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can connect. For this chapter. The ME103 Access Point provides highly effective security features which are several ways you disable...
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....168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Before installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point, you have met all of the system requirements, shown on page 2-5. 1 SET UP THE ME103 ACCESS POINT 1 SET UP THE ME103 ACCESS POINT Tip: Before mounting the ME103 in a high location, first set up and working. The PWR power...
....168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Before installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point, you have met all of the system requirements, shown on page 2-5. 1 SET UP THE ME103 ACCESS POINT 1 SET UP THE ME103 ACCESS POINT Tip: Before mounting the ME103 in a high location, first set up and working. The PWR power...
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...chapter of the Reference Manual for LAN access. - Configure the wireless interface for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain. The best location is difficult to the ME103 by opening your wireless coverage area, and...supply, consider using the NETGEAR, Inc. b. Reference Manual for wireless access. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-6 August 2003 Tip: If you plan to locate the ME103 in step 1 back to the ME103 through the Ethernet cable. Configure the ME103 Ethernet port for full ...
...chapter of the Reference Manual for LAN access. - Configure the wireless interface for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 2 CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS a. Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain. The best location is difficult to the ME103 by opening your wireless coverage area, and...supply, consider using the NETGEAR, Inc. b. Reference Manual for wireless access. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-6 August 2003 Tip: If you plan to locate the ME103 in step 1 back to the ME103 through the Ethernet cable. Configure the ME103 Ethernet port for full ...
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... should light up . 4 VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings needed to connect to the ME103 (SSID, WEP, MAC ACL, 802.1x, etc.), verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, or check for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC...
... should light up . 4 VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings needed to connect to the ME103 (SSID, WEP, MAC ACL, 802.1x, etc.), verify connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, or check for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC...
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... on the bottom of the access point's MAC address. Log in to the ME103 using to connect to the ME103 is no space between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of your access point. Figure 3-4: Example ME103 NetBIOS name in the browser address or location box. The access point NetBIOS name is the last ...the bottom of the unit and looks like the one shown below . Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Log In to include "www" or "http://." You can be able to the ME103 by using the default IP address follow this example, you see NETGEAR123456 in ...
... on the bottom of the access point's MAC address. Log in to the ME103 using to connect to the ME103 is no space between "NETGEAR" and the 6 digits of your access point. Figure 3-4: Example ME103 NetBIOS name in the browser address or location box. The access point NetBIOS name is the last ...the bottom of the unit and looks like the one shown below . Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Log In to include "www" or "http://." You can be able to the ME103 by using the default IP address follow this example, you see NETGEAR123456 in ...
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Figure 3-6: Login result: ME103 home page The Web browser will then display the ME103 home page. 3-9 Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of password.
Figure 3-6: Login result: ME103 home page The Web browser will then display the ME103 home page. 3-9 Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Enter the default user name of admin and the default password of password.